Distinguish between Chronic Care Management (CCM) and Transitional Care Management (TCM) in terms of focus and billing.

Distinguish between Chronic Care Management (CCM) and Transitional Care Management (TCM) in terms of focus and billing.

• A. CCM focuses on ongoing chronic disease management in primary care with time-based reimbursement; TCM focuses on safely transitioning patients from acute care to home with post-discharge care.
• B. CCM is a surgical care program; TCM is a dental plan.
• C. CCM covers acute hospital care; TCM covers palliative care.
• D. CCM uses fee-for-service; TCM uses capitation only.

Answer: (B)